Leap of Faith

A renowned faith healer and showman who uses theatrics and persuasive storytelling to appear divinely inspired. He grows increasingly unsettled as his own conundrum—whether his miracles are real or feigned—collides with a genuine moment of healing. By the end, he abandons his touring show, choosing a solitary path that honors the real miracle he witnesses.

Jonas's manager and the driving force behind the revival’s logistics. She becomes entangled in the town’s drama and begins to question the morality of their methods. Her evolving relationship with Sheriff Braverman adds a personal dimension to the investigation and the town’s fate.

A skeptical lawman who investigates Jonas’s past, uncovering a history that challenges the town’s faith in him. He discloses that Jonas is really Jack Newton from New York, which heightens tensions and divides the crowd. Braverman’s frustration peaks as Jonas reframes the narrative and restores the crowd’s fervor.

A crutch-walker whose psychosomatic ailment seems curable by a moment of faith. He is drawn to Jonas’s promises, ultimately walking unaided after a pivotal moment at the crucifix. His transformation convinces many in the crowd that belief can summon real change.

A diner waitress who becomes entangled in the revival’s dynamics. She provides a human connection to the town’s struggles and offers a quiet, grounded reaction to the unfolding events. Her presence helps anchor the human cost and gratitude that accompany the miracles.

A local resident who participates in the town’s revival atmosphere; a minor figure who adds to the bustling crowd’s texture. He helps illustrate how the event touches a broad cross-section of Rustwater’s people.